News from August 2014
Doctor files lawsuit against company he claims refuses to return car after spending more than $200K
A doctor claims he paid more than $200,000 to refurbish a vehicle that was never delivered to him.
Woman says doctor allowed injection of too much anesthetic
A woman claims she has failed to fully recover from a spinal procedure she had more than two years ago.
Postmaster General sued after letter carrier reports alleged discrimination
A woman is suing over claims she was discriminated against in her position as a letter carrier and her employment was terminated after an injury on the job.
Former Texas Southern University professor says he was denied tenure after reporting misallocation of funds
A former Texas Southern University professor has filed suit against the college, saying he was denied tenure and lost his job after he reported the alleged misallocation of federal funds.
New Deepwater Horizon claims calculation formula could sharply reduce future settlement payments
NEW ORLEANS – An arcane change to the formula that determines awards for settlement of BP oil spill claims may diminish the size of future damage awards, leading some in the trial bar to say that senior plaintiffs’ attorneys who brokered the settlement with BP are more interested in preserving their $660 million payday than in protecting the rights of victims still awaiting payment.
Jefferson County Bar Association to host Lumberton legal clinic for veterans
The Jefferson County Bar Association will host a free legal advice clinic for area veterans.
Senators want U.S. PTO to improve quality of patents, examination process
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – In a letter last week, five U.S. senators called for improved patent quality and oversight at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Mortgage lendor accused of mortgage fraud by Louisiana Attorney General
COVINGTON – Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell has brought suit against a California-based company, accusing it of falsely promising mortgage relief to financially distressed Louisiana homeowners.
Man says 30-year-old criminal conviction prevented him from getting job
A man has filed suit against his former employer, claiming he was not hired for a permanent position because of a criminal offense he committed more than 30 years ago.
Abbott says EPA overstepping with expanded definition of 'navigable waters'
AUSTIN - The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new regulations that would expand the agency’s regulatory authority over navigable waters, a move Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott opposes.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Aug. 4 • Harcol Research LLC v Vitacost.com Inc. Case No. 2:14-cv-00809 Plaintiff Harcol Research is a limited liability company organized in Nevada with a principal place of business in Tyler, Texas. It claims to be the owner of U.S. Patent No. 5,817,364 for a Beverage Containing Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid and Method of Making. Defendant makes and sells nutritional supplement products,
Our View: Floyd the judge vs. Floyd the barber
Floyd the barber was a crazy old coot on The Andy Griffith Show who was so inept at his chosen profession that his customers were amazed on the rare occasions when they managed to leave his shop with decent haircuts.
Texas governor race: Davis releases first TV attack ad against Abbott
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) – On Monday morning, state Sen. Wendy Davis, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, sent out an email to supporters notifying them of the release of the campaign’s first television advertisement.
Personnel File: Norton Rose Fulbright receives American Bar Association’s Pro Bono Publico Award
Norton Rose Fulbright has been honored by the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service with the 2014 Pro Bono Publico Award, recognizing law firms and individual lawyers who have made “outstanding contributions to volunteer legal services.”
Woman blames minor for rear-ending vehicle
A woman has filed suit against the minor she claims rear-ended the vehicle she was driving.
Woman claims medical costs following collision
A woman has filed suit against the driver she claims failed to yield the right-of-way and struck her vehicle.
Woman sues state of Texas after crash with prison bus
A League City woman claims she incurred medical costs when a bus rear-ended her vehicle.
Pedestrian files lawsuit against driver who struck her
A woman has filed suit against the driver she claims struck her as she was attempting to cross the street.
Legally Speaking: More wacky warning labels and other legal weirdness
It’s that time of year again when the Center for America releases the winners of its Wacky Warning Label contest.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
July 28-Aug. 1, 2014